Bio
“I was really impressed by the fluency and imagination of Dave Ferris’ playing.”
— Tony Dudley-Evans, Cheltenham Jazz Festival
“One to watch.”
— Helen Mayhew, Jazz FM
“It’s a buoyant affair, teeming with fluctuating moods, lush harmonic episodes and zesty solos.”
— Adrian Pallant on Alphabets
David Ferris is a pianist based in London, active as both a bandleader and sideman on the jazz scene. He graduated from the Birmingham Conservatoire in 2015, and was taught by musicians including Mark Turner, Dave Holland and John Taylor. David was the recipient of the 2016 Help Musicians UK Development Award, which led to the release of his septet’s critically acclaimed debut album, Alphabets, in February 2018. The album was toured with Arts Council support across the country. Also a teacher and composer, the second septet album featuring master guitarist Peter Bernstein is due to be recorded as soon as circumstances allow!
Long bio available here.